Name: Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 5 small/medium sized Russet potatoes; 2 tbsp olive oil; salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika (for potatoes); 1 lb ground beef; 1 chopped onion; 1/2 tsp each of salt and pepper; 1 tsp each of onion powder and paprika; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1-2 tbsp Worcestershire; 1 (8 oz) can of tomato sauce; 1/4 cup of ketchup; 1 tbsp of mustard; 2 tbsp of bbq sauce; 1 cup Shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese; Dried parsley

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This Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet is easy to make and only takes about 30 minutes to come together. This has the classic taste of Sloppy Joes, but is served with crispy potatoes and shredded cheese.

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If your family loves Sloppy Joes as much as mine, I bet they would also love this potato skillet recipe!

It is a great way to switch up Sloppy Joe night and uses ingredients you probably already keep stocked in your refrigerator and pantry.

I like to make homemade Sloppy Joe sauce, but if your family already loves the taste of canned sloppy Joe sauce, you could use that instead.

If you are looking for other easy and delicious potato skillets, check out my Cheeseburger Potato Skillet. This has all of the flavors of a cheeseburger with crispy potatoes and cheese.

Another potato skillet my family loves is my Garlic Parmesan Chicken Potato Skillet. This one is made with chicken, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan Garlic sauce.

Ingredients

Russet Potatoes
Olive oil
Salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika
Ground beef
Onion
Minced garlic
Worcestershire sauce
Tomato sauce
Ketchup
Mustard
Bbq sauce
Shredded cheddar or Colby jack cheese

Make the Crispy Potatoes

To start making the Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet, peel about 5 medium sized Russet potatoes.

Wash the potatoes and chop them up into cubes.

Once potatoes are washed and chopped, add them to a big bowl and season with 1-2 tbsp of Olive Oil.

Next, I add salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.

I don’t use exact measurements for this part, but make sure to season them well.

The potatoes will cook in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for about 20-25 minutes.

I make sure to shake them around at least a couple of times while they cook.

Make the Sloppy Joe Mixture

Now that the potatoes are cooking it’s time to make the Sloppy Joe mix!

I like making my own sauce for Sloppy Joes, but if you prefer the can of sauce for Sloppy Joes that will definitely work too! It would also be even easier for a busy weeknight.

Ground beef, onions, seasonings in skillet

Start by browning a pound of ground beef in a skillet over medium high heat.

Add the chopped onion and let those start to cook down.

Next, add the seasonings! I season Sloppy Joes with salt, pepper, onion powder, and paprika. Give this all a good stir and drain any grease from the beef once it has browned.

After browning the meat you want to go ahead and add 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 1-2 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce, an 8 oz can of tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1 tbsp of mustard, and 2 tbsp of BBQ sauce.

Ground beef with sauces to make sloppy Joe mixture

Stir everything together well and let simmer on low while the potatoes finish cooking.

Once the potatoes are cooked to your liking, add them to the skillet of Sloppy Joes and make sure the potatoes and meat mixture are evenly distributed in the skillet.

Top the meat and potatoes with shredded cheddar or Colby Jack cheese.

Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet topped with cheese

Pop this in the oven under broil just until the cheese is melted. Be sure to watch it, so it doesn’t end up getting burnt!

If you don’t want to turn your oven on, you could let the hot skillet sit covered with a lid to let the cheese melt instead.

Serve Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet

Now it’s time to serve the Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet! Be sure to top it with some dried parsley to give your kids something to talk about at the dinner table.

We always have meals like this with some kind of vegetable! Salad, roasted broccoli, green beans, or some air fryer zucchini are some of our easy go-to sides.

You and your family will love this Sloppy Joe Potato Skillet because it’s easy, delicious, and has all of the flavors of a Sloppy Joe. The leftovers reheat well and even make some awesome burritos.

Tips and Frequently Asked Questions

You can peel the potatoes or leave the peels on if you like that better.
I prefer to make my own sauce for the Sloppy Joe’s but if you prefer the canned stuff that will work too!
I like shredding blocks of cheddar or Colby Jack cheese for a creamier consistency.
Fresh minced garlic or the jarred minced garlic will work for this recipe.
If you don’t have an air fryer you can cook the potatoes in the oven at 400 degrees F for about 25-35 minutes or until they are cooked how you like them. I would also stir/flip the potatoes around about half way through cooking to make sure they cook evenly.

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